Homeless and Foster Care

Students Experiencing Homelessness/Housing Instability

School counselors support students experiencing homelessness and connect them to resources on an individual basis. The district is committed to reducing barriers and ensuring success for all students. You can click here to visit the Ohio Department of Education's webpage that includes state and federal guidelines related to homeless youth and a list of relevant resources for families.

Supports for Students Living in Foster Care

FHSD works in coordination with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to meet the academic, social, behavioral and emotional needs of students living in foster care. To read more from the Ohio Department of Education regarding state and federal guidelines, as well as resources supporting students in foster care click here.

For further information, please contact John Eckert, Director of Business Operations, at johneckert@foresthills.edu. You can also find the Forest Hills School District Resource List here for additional supports and you can click here to find contact information for our school counselors.